October 15 - October 21, 2021 | Cheshvan 9 - 15, 5782
Fall 2021 Shabbat Schedule

We are pleased to share with you our Fall 2021 Shabbat Schedule. Please keep in mind that masks are required during indoor services held at Christ Church (960 E Jefferson Ave, Detroit, MI 48207 - Park in the lot on the south side of Woodbridge, the street behind the church. For Tot Shabbat and indoor services, enter through the glass doors across from the parking lot).

We look forward to sharing in community and worship with you. If you have any questions, please reach out to us.
Shabbat Services & Event Schedule
 
Friday, October 15th (Virtual)
6:00 p.m. - Shabbat Schmooze
 
Saturday, October 16th (Virtual)
11:00 a.m. - Torah Study
12:00 p.m. - Mincha

All in-person services will be live-streamed for convenience. Please find the link to join or live-stream this weekend's services at 4:30 p.m. on Fridays on our website.

Torah Portion- October 15th & October 16th: Genesis 12:1−17:27

Shabbat Together: Song, Spirit, Sustenance
Friday, October 15th, 6:30 p.m.
Congregation Shaarey Zedek, 27375 Bell Rd, Southfield, MI 48034
Join the Shabbat Together team for an *outdoor* beautiful, alternative Shabbat prayer experience in the round filled with song, chanting, and energy, infused with intention, and designed especially for young adults. After the service, join us for a delicious Shabbat dinner and all the schmoozing your heart desires! This program is held in partnership with Adat Shalom Synagogue, Congregation Shaarey Zedek, Congregation Shir Tikvah, Hazon, Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue, Temple Beth El, Temple Israel, The Well, and Repair The World Detroit.

This event is intended to serve the young adult Jewish community. Due to the generosity of donors, subsidized tickets are available for $15 and advance registration is required. Registered participants will receive an email prior to the event with full details including COVID-19 protocols.

A Crash Course in Systemic Oppression, Racial Justice Education Series, Workshop #1
October 28, 2021, 6:30 - 8pm
Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue and Detroit Jews for Justice have partnered for a Racial Justice Education series! Join us on Zoom, for the first in a series of six workshops that will take place over the course of 5782. In this first workshop, we'll consider a framework that examines the way oppression operates at varying levels of relationship, participants will consider various manifestations of different ‘isms’ and begin to situate themselves as agents of change.


Check-ins with Rabbi Silverman
Many of us need a little extra support and care these days. Please reach out to Rabbi Silverman to schedule a personal check-in.
Reimagining IADS

This upcoming December, the Downtown Synagogue will celebrate its 100th anniversary. Since the beginning, we have been rooted in the City of Detroit and focused on nurturing a welcoming and inclusive community. As we celebrate our 100th Anniversary, let us make sure that we meet the needs of Detroit’s Jewish community for the next 100 years.

The Downtown Synagogue board, staff, and lay leaders have spearheaded a $4.5 million capital campaign to make this vision a reality. We are thrilled to share that, to date, we have raised $4.2 million. We invite you to join us in reaching our goal of $4.5 million. Every dollar matters toward this effort. Join us and be a part of our exciting future with your financial commitment.
We invite you to share your excitement about this news with your family and friends. We also invite you to reach out about naming opportunities or any other questions by contacting Nicole Feinberg, Development & Program Manager.
The staff and board of the Downtown Synagogue is thinking of ways to support our community's needs right now. If you or a loved one needs help, please let us know- we will endeavor to connect you to services or help you directly. Please reach out to Rabbi Silverman with resource inquiries.

  • City of Detroit COVID-19 Vaccine Information: Check your eligibility and schedule your covid-19 vaccine through this resource. Eligible groups will be added to this page as additional vaccine becomes available.

  • JHelp Detroit: Visit JHelp, Jewish Detroit’s resource for connecting you to the help you need. JHelp provides resources including Planning & Finances, Career Services, In-Home Support, Mental Health support, and more.
Call for Mi Shebeirach
During our Shabbat morning worship, we read the names of people in our community who are in need of healing. As we invoke God's blessing, we also become more aware of the people who could use a little extra care. Please let us know if you would like us to read the name of a loved one.